Shantytown, oh ShantytownA nestling there in RutherglenDedicated to the pioneersWho have reached their journeys inLife is a great, a mighty greatWe all have to makeSometimes it's deep and mighty longAnd sometimes much too lateBut if taken in its stride, my friendNo job's too big, too highLet's carry on for the good of allFor the old pioneers sayShantytown, oh ShantytownAs real as real can beWith buildings all open and bigFor all the world to seeOh, pioneer who blazed the trailsAcross the hills and plainsAnd for you in loving memoryShantytown was namedWhile through the years of progressLet us not forget the namesOf those who died while fightingLet the deaths not be in vainShantytown, oh ShantytownLike gold if the rainbows endShantytown, oh ShantytownThe church bells ring againIt's a heritage we hold, my friendMore precious than goldAnd stories of the early daysOf memories to holdIn sweat and tearsThey search for goldAnd often never foundMay the good Lord preserve youDear old ShantytownShantytown, oh ShantytownWith your history of renownSat in the bushAt RutherglenSeven miles from Greymouth TownThis country hereWas wild and roughAnd the trail was *** and longOur pioneers they knew no fearWhile in their hearts a songSo this be our thankfulnessThat we bear the namesOf pioneers whose courageBurns bright like a flameShantytown, oh ShantytownGod's blessings go with theeYou're a mighty big attractionFor all the world to seeYou're a mighty big attractionFor all the world to see